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Biden critiques 'decent guy' Ryan

Vice President Biden traveled to Paul Ryan's home state of Wisconsin today to claim victory in last night's debate, but also defended the local congressman on a personal basis. When Democrats at a rally in La

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Vice President Biden traveled to Paul Ryan's home state of Wisconsin today to claim victory in last night's debate, but also defended the local congressman on a personal basis.

When Democrats at a rally in La Crosse booed the mention of Ryan's name, Biden shushed them and said that while "I hardly agree with anything he says," Ryan is "a decent guy" with a great family.

"I have great respect for him," Biden said.

That said, Biden said last night's debate illustrated the vast differences between the parties, and showed voters "how those differences can fundamentally affect the direction of this country."

As he did last night at Centre College in Danville, Ky., Biden attacked the policies of Ryan and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on such issues as taxes, Afghanistan and health care. He also said the GOP ticket is trying to hide its ideas from voters and often changes its views.

"It depends on what days you ask the questions," Biden said. "It depends on the circumstances."

As Catalina Camia reported at our OnPolitics blog, Ryan also said he felt good about his debate performance against Biden.